Cheap Flights from London (LOND) to Almaty (ALA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Almaty Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £227. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Almaty flights are currently cheapest in February.

Direct flights from London to Almaty

London to Almaty: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Almaty below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Almaty.

London to Almaty: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£211
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time8 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineAir Astana
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from London to Almaty: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Almaty is £211. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from London to Almaty.
Air Astana flies direct from London to Almaty.
As of December 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from London to Almaty.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Almaty is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Almaty Airport on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Almaty but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Almaty is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from London to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know

  • When planning a flight from London to Almaty Airport (ALA), you'll have a good choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).

  • Book a direct London to Almaty Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours.

  • Almaty is six hours ahead of London. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty, which is in the UTC+6 timezone.

  • You can pick from 3 direct services a week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Almaty Airport (ALA). This is the most popular route, with Air Astana offering a 5:10pm departure from LHR to ALA.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from London to ALA.

  • Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Fly without interruptions from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Almaty Airport (ALA) operate from here.

  • When jetting out of LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Almaty Airport with Air Astana.

  • The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Air Astana from LHR to ALA.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to ALA that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and ALA include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • LHR is about 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.

  • Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Almaty Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:

  • Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Almaty Airport, browse these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Heraklion Airport (HER)

    • Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)

  • You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your London to ALA flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:

  • London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Booking a plane ticket from London to Almaty Airport (ALA) with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When jetting off from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to ALA:

    • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

    • Antalya Airport (AYT)

    • Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kms (40 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.

  • Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Almaty Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:

  • Flights that leave from STN make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.

About Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Almaty Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Almaty Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and find adventure across Almaty and beyond.

  • Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Almaty Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Almaty Airport is £101. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £211. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap flights from London to ALA, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on London to Almaty Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from London to ALA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Uncover a great deal on a flight from London to Almaty Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from London to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from London to Almaty Airport (ALA), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Almaty based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a London to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Almaty Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Almaty

  • Start your Almaty trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Almaty Airport, explore our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Almaty itinerary.

Explore more of Kazakhstan

  • Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kms (160 miles) east of Almaty, a trip to Zharkent will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.

  • Tekeli is another essential stop in Kazakhstan and is around 225 kms (140 miles) north-east of Almaty. No journey is complete without experiencing Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.

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